‘I was treated with great respect by the FSP staff. They were very resourceful, helpful, attentive & gave me all kinds of information about child care providers. This program helps parents afford safe child care. I’m so appreciative - thank you!’ Kim

Family Scholarship Program

Through generous funding from many community partners, Child Care Network's Family Support Program (FSP) has touched thousands of children and families for over thirty-seven years. We are proud to help parents who are working, going to school, in job training, experiencing a life-crisis situation (such as domestic violence or homelessness), seeking employment, and grandparents raising grandchildren through our Family Support Program.

The Family Support team works with parents with children ages zero through twelve, to ensure all children have equal access to high quality early learning and care programs. The FSP provides financial scholarships to reduce the high out-of-pocket tuition costs, making quality care more affordable. Parents are better able to work toward their ultimate goal of self-sufficiency. In turn, children have the opportunity to experience consistent relationships with caregivers that are able to meet the child’s needs and guide their development and growth.

The FSP team also assists parents with the Department of Human Services (DHS) application process, in finding quality early learning and care programs that fit their family’s needs, connect families with community supports, and to promote positive parenting practices and provide early childhood development education.

The Family Support Program serves Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe and Washtenaw Counties.

If you are interested in applying for a Family Support Program early learning and care tuition scholarship, please submit CCN’s intake here.

Program funding varies throughout the year. When you have submitted your pre-application, your information will be placed on our Family Support Program waiting list. When funding becomes available, staff will notify you to complete the full application for consideration.

Are you a child care professional who would like to learn more about the Family Support Scholarship Program? Read all about it!